A. 
The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport hereby finds that:
(1) 
There exists in the Incorporated Village of Freeport places, sites, structures and buildings of special historic significance or which, by reason of famous events, the antiquity or uniqueness of architectural construction and design are of particular significance to the heritage of our Village.
(2) 
The conservation, protection and preservation of such places, sites, structures and buildings is a public necessity and will promote the public health, safety and general welfare.
B. 
Now, therefore, the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport hereby declares that the purpose of this chapter is to accomplish the conservation, protection and preservation of such places, sites, structures and buildings.